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TuAkAzA Exclusive Boutique Lodge

4.0 star property
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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Garden view
Papaya suíte exclusiva vista para a montanha com varanda
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Estrada da Canoa 2600, São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22610-210
  • Pedra da Gavea
    7 min drive
  • Sao Conrado Fashion Mall
    7 min drive
  • Ilha Da Gigoia
    11 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro (GIG-Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.)
    31 min drive

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Papaya suíte exclusiva vista para a montanha com varanda

  • 75 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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LIMA Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

LIMA Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 45 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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AÇAÍ Signature Suite

AÇAÍ Signature Suite

  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mirtilo Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

Mirtilo Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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AMORA Romantic Suite

AMORA Romantic Suite

  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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KIWI Box Single Suite

KIWI Box Single Suite

  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Rio de Janeiro

With a stay at TuAkAzA Exclusive Boutique Lodge in Rio de Janeiro, you'll be 6.2 mi (10.1 km) from Ipanema Beach and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden. .This boutique lodge is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Arpoador Beach and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Copacabana Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Sao Conrado Beach - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden - 15 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Ipanema Beach - 20 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Copacabana Beach - 26 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Christ the Redeemer - 30 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • São Conrado Station - 8 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro St. Francis Xavier Station - 19 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Supermercado Zona Sul - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Teatro Fashion Mall - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gurumê - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rubro Café - ‬6 min drive

About this property

TuAkAzA Exclusive Boutique Lodge

Lodge with 2 outdoor swimming pools, in the vicinity of Ipanema Beach
TuAkAzA Exclusive Boutique Lodge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a sauna.

Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a sauna. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite at Honesty Bar, a bar/lounge where you can take in the garden view. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:00 AM.
Honesty Bar - This bar overlooks the ocean and pool.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Honesty Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Sauna

Conveniences

  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children 14 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 14 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: BRL 350 per room (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please contact this property for details on release of liability due to specific circumstances, such as fire, flood, or exceptional weather conditions.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.
Children 14 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool

Property is also known as

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TuAkAzA Exclusive Boutique Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 96 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bradford, Goodview

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love to return to this property year after year to our gracious host. We both feel at home here in this place of wonderful art and eco-friendly environment. The views are outstanding, and the breakfast is delicious also. Thank you! :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MURRILL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most unique and spectacularly beautiful accommodations. From the scenery to the lovely breakfasts, we received impeccable service throughout our stay. Matteo is a gem and is the best host - he really makes you feel right at home!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

G

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house in the jungle of Rio! Matteo is an amazing and very helpful host! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and would recommend it to others :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently had the pleasure of staying at this hotel resort in Rio de Janeiro that left a lasting impression on me and my wife. The building itself was designed by an architect who managed to imbue it with a sense of wonder that truly enhanced my experience. From the moment I arrived, I was struck by the stunning view that greeted me, and this feeling continued throughout my stay. One of the standout aspects of my stay was the incredible breakfast, which featured fresh fruit and was served with a view of the valley. The combination of delicious food and beautiful scenery was truly unbeatable. But what really made this hotel stand out was the service. The staff were incredibly warm and friendly, and their approach made me feel like I was staying at a friend's place rather than a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Orlando

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly family run bed and breakfast with amazing views and hospitality. Thanks for a relaxing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tuakaza is an amazing place to stay. Hospitality and amenities are 10/10. Breakfast is served, and there are many opportunities for relaxing. The scenery is beautiful, and the pool adds to the beauty. I would highly suggest Tuakaza to any traveler who wants to get away from the noise of the city, but still wants easy access to it. Matteo is very friendly and helpful at providing recommendations!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradford, Goodview

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful getaway in a very scenic area of Rio. The grounds are filled with native plants, and the birds and occasional monkey make it a virtual paradise. Our host Matteo is wonderful and makes sure your stay is truly enjoyable. Hope to return again and again! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bradford, Goodview

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Matteo is a gracious and very knowledgable host and the property is quite well landscaped, with unique art both inside and out. There are wonderful amenities like a delicious breakfast, as well as some of the best views from a hotel we have ever enjoyed. Thank you Matteo!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Handerson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Matteo is one of the best hosts you can find. What a nice place he has in the middle of the tropical forest - very peaceful place that I truly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cannot say enough about TuAKaza: about the space; the host Matteo who is one of a kind; the privileged location with unique/thoughtful architecture and design that feels surreal - to name but a few. Magical and whimsical retreat in the city of Rio. Come here if you want peace, beauty and an opportunity to absorb the energy from the magnificent landscape that is so unique to Rio. Moments from amazing hiking up to Pedra Bonita, the entrance to Tujica National Park, as well as a short easy drive to fabulous beaches and restaurants. In sum, TuAKaza is an oasis powered by incredible human kindness and generosity.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay, Washington, DC

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A remarkable experience. A highly welcome way to experience Rio’s majestic nature. The views of pedra de Gávea, pedra bonita, the ocean, and the paragliders are extraordinary, as the property, its dozens of wood terraces, and pools are tastefully tucked into the hillside. Matteo is attentive to each guest and ensures your experience is relaxing and enjoyable, and the subtle ambiance and ample snacks and drinks make this a perfect getaway. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Diogo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were picked up by the owners personal driver from the airport which was great not having to figure out a taxi or Uber. We arrived at night and were amazed by the view when we woke up. When we arrived we were welcomed by Matteo and he treated us like family. Every morning Matteo had breakfast prepared for us, which was usually a collection of local fruits, coffee, fresh baked bread, meats, cheese, and eggs. There were complimentary drinks and snacks available all day in the main are and in our bedrooms. Our room was fantastic and clean with very comfortable beds. The view, the view, the view! We were a little nervous about the location and finding a way to and from restaurants, etc. This was no problem at all as local Ubers were easily available day and night to pick you up and take you where you need to go. Bonus, there is a very nice mall less than 10 mins drive that has many very nice restaurants and one in particular that delivers to Tuakaza. We were there to visit for Carnival and absolutely loved our stay, we can't say enough good things about the property and our hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent in any aspect! Incredible view....confortable rooms and tasty breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Erik, Brasil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Environmentally unliveable/toxic for your health.
// Mould issues. I arrived after a red-eye flight. Was asked to sign the bill upon arrival (weird for me & I spent ~3 weeks of the month on the road staying in hotels). Entered the room to try and sleep, and as soon as I laid down, all I could smell was mould. My throat started getting itchy and then I had a headache, within 5 minutes. I rarely get headaches. If I do, it’s a sign something is very-off. This hotel exists in a lush temperate climate. I believe the room I was in has severe mould issues. It stank of mould and my body reacted to it. I booked another hotel & left. I would be curious to see their results from an indoor air quality test & mould spore count. // Unreasonable & sketchy way of handling a health-issue situation. Owners refused to give a refund for the week. I asked them to walk me through their logic (I’m a reasonable human & wanted to understand), they refuse, beyond copy-pasting a “no refund policy” that I agreed to. If I didn’t show-up for the reservation, that is one thing. I would have stayed at the hotel if it was a liveable & healthy space. It was not. That is why I left. // Unethical business practices. I would not recommend supporting this company. They refused to explain their logic & eagerly took some ~3500K for providing: no service. It would have been respectful if they dialogued with me, explained their rational vs. make vague copy-paste policy excuses to justify taking ~3500K for free. Prefer to donate to a favela or ethical company.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing stay in paradise.
My wife and i spent a night at Tuakaza. Upon entry we felt very welcomed by Mateo, who along with the resident dog Donna and cat Raffa, showed us his unique mansion set within Rio's forest. We instantly felt at home and were told that this was our home also. We were upgraded to a larger room with stunning mountain and ocean views. Breakfast was made especially for us with fresh fruit, beautiful breads, eggs made to our liking and beautiful coffee. A magical experience. We would like to stay for a longer period in the not to distant future.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

frank, london, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
fantastic venue going above and beyond
The main reason to go is to enjoy the beautiful architecture of the house nestled in the lush tropical hills of Rio. The massive lobby/living room/dining room area has a fantastic view and a very relaxing feel. The owner/manager, Matteo, is fantastic. I had booked the single room and was upgraded to a very large room. He was very helpful with recommendations and help me arrange hand gliding. As I was leaving in the evening and the room was not booked, he suggested I could come back and freshen up at 6:30 or so, before flying out. That kind of late checkout at no charge is unheard of in more traditional hotels! Great visit!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Maddy, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Way to experience Rio!!
Remote location in the Tropical forest with amazing views of the ocean, forest, and the amazing mountain tops. The facility is a giant cabin/mansion that was converted to a hotel which is operated by the property owners, they really care to make sure you have the best experience in Rio (They speak good English!!). They make an amazing 2 course breakfast in the morning special for you, you just let them know when you are ready for breakfast and they will start to prepare it for you (fresh). You get the jungle like experience seeing beautiful birds and moneys from your room balcony. Away from the noisy city, but is a close drive (10 min) if you want to go to the city. Facility is also equipped with back up electric generator encase of power outage. The hosts make many good recommendations on how to most enjoy your day. Definitely a more authentic experience than one you get from a Brand name hotel, especially in a place like Rio.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was lovely the views were just amazing it was a little piece of paradise away from crazy Rio city centre Highly recommend for a relax. If you want to be in the action it may not be for you but taxis / über easily avalible. The owner couldn't do enough to help you

10/10 Excellent

bethybizzle, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfection
Words and pictures can't do this heavenly place justice. Spent the last few days of our honeymoon - completely unforgettable experience!

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Escape Rio to this paradise
Amazing escape from the busy streets of Rio. Incredible views and great friendly service.

10/10 Excellent

Sherry, Buenos Aires

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise Found
This is the perfect accommodation in Rio if you are looking for a sanctuary away from all the tourist craziness but still close enough to enjoy all Rio has to offer. The rooms are spacious and all amenities needed are provided. Matteo is the most amazing accommodating host and the complete staff went above and beyond everything necessary. I loved waking up in the morning to the sounds of nature and opening the curtains to a view that just doesn't exist in real life. Breakfasts were amazing and will leave you full well into the afternoon. This must actually be what heaven is like.